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daingean

fixed

AdjectiveB1/ˈd̪ˠɑɲɟən̪ˠ/

"daingean" means "fixed" in Irish (adjective). Pronounced /ˈd̪ˠɑɲɟən̪ˠ/. Mutation forms: Séimhiú → dhaingean, Urú → ndaingean.

Mutation forms

In Irish, the first letter of "daingean" changes depending on the grammatical context. These are the mutated forms:

MutationForm
Base formdaingean
Séimhiúdhaingean
Urúndaingean

"daingean" in context

Bhí greim daingean ag an Eaglais Chaitliceach ar an tsochaí.

The Catholic Church had a strong grip on society.

A2

Chuir Yanni an bolgán solais i gcoimeádán dúnta go daingean.

Yanni put the light bulb into a sealed container.

B2

Faoi rún daingean!

Top secret!

A1

[Gan éinne do leigint isteach go dtí go gcruthófar go daingean nách féidir é chimeád suas ina pharóiste féin].

[No person to be admitted until it is proved conclusively that he cannot be maintained in his own parish].

B2

Gan éinne do leigint isteach sa Teaghlach Contae go dtí go gcruthófar go daingean nách féidir é do chimeád suas in aon áit eile.

No person to be admitted to the County Home until it is proved conclusively that he (or she) cannot be maintained outside.

B2

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